Hudson was acquired from the Rangers for “future considerations” just prior to the start of the season.

Thompson, 33, has spent parts of 11 different seasons in triple-A, with four different organizations. This was his fifth season at triple-A for the Phillies.

He was hitting .307 with no home runs, 7 stolen bases, and a .398 OBP prior to being traded. Last year he hit .276 with 5 home runs, a .354 OBP, and he was successful on 48 of 52 stolen base attempts.

Thompson’s lone plate appearance in the big leagues came with the Royals in 2004. He grounded into a double-play. He also was used as a pinch-runner on five other occasions that seasons, stealing one base.